Flying Man

The Flying Men (フライングマン, alternatively Flyingman in Encyclopedia MOTHER) are characters in EarthBound Beginnings and EarthBound. They live together in a small house that Ninten and Ness can visit in Magicant both in Mother and EarthBound, respectively. If a Flying Man is spoken to, he will join Ninten or Ness until he is knocked unconscious. Once a Flying Man has been defeated, he cannot be revived and will be buried at his home. There are five in all, but only one can join Ninten or Ness at a time.

In EarthBound, the Flying Men introduce themselves to Ness as his 'Courage'. This is keeping in line with the fundamental nature of Magicant, which is a manifestation of its visitor's unconscious mind. In addition to their appearances, they can deal and sustain a moderate-to-high damage from enemies.

In Super Smash Bros, the Flying Men spawn in the upper-right corner of the Magicant stage on the 3DS version.They will help the first character that deals damage to him, and continue to help until they are KO'ed. When this occurs, a grave will appear and another will spawn. Just like the real Magicant, there are only five of them that will spawn until they don't spawn anymore.

They may be a reference to the enemies in the NES game Balloon Fight, who not only look like birds but also fly by using balloons.

Near the house where the Flying Men reside, Buzz Buzz's grave can be found.

Flying Men appear in the Magicant stage in Super Smash Bros for 3DS, and will ally with the first player who touches them. They fight in the same manner as normal fighters do, so they can also be grabbed and punched out of stage.